Language Courses for Newcomers

We offer FREE language training for newcomers in English or French. These courses offer basic language and employability skills to help immigrants integrate into Canadian society.

This program is financed by

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Permanent Resident
Convention Refugee or Protected Person
An individual in Canada whose application for Permanent Resident status is being processed in Canada and who has been informed by a letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of the initial approval of the application

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LEARN ENGLISH OR FRENCH IN CANADA?

To network and communicate with members of your community
To increase your chances of finding a job
To pursue your studies at a francophone college or university
To obtain proof of language skill for the Canadian citizenship application (NCLC 4 or CLB 4 or higher)

Brochure CLIC-LINC (South region - NB)
Brochure CLIC-LINC (North region - NB)
Brochure CLIC-LINC (PEI)
Brochure CLIC-LINC (NL & Labrador)

FRENCH & ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES
The French language courses are offered across New Brunswick and in some other Atlantic Provinces. The English language courses are offered in Northern New Brunswick.

Here are the training services offered:

Literacy
French Second Language (NCLC 1 to 7)
English Second Language (CLB 1 to 7)
Enhanced French (NCLC 5+) and English (CLB 5+) training for further studies or employment
Mentoring

Continuous Registration!

Consult the Mentoring Brochure!

Do you want to improve your French or English language skills related to your job? Our mentoring services will help you to:

Use appropriate vocabulary related to your field of employment
Acquire language skills to communicate in everyday situations
Improve your oral and written communications in a professional context

LANGUAGE MENTORING BASED ON THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Follow part-time training tailored to your needs and according to your schedule for FREE.

2 hours per week for 10 weeks
Sessions in fall, winter, and spring (Places are limited!)

Consult the Brochure!

This program meets your personal language development needs and objectives related to your work environment.

You will develop self-learning strategies and discover tools that will allow you to learn English and improve your knowledge of French regionalisms in your activities outside the classroom. This training is offered with the support of a mentor who will guide you along the way!

January 2022!
Duration: 4.5h/week (10 weeks)
Delivery method: By videoconference
Target clientele: Francophone permanent residents (English level required: CLB 4+)

Consult the Brochure! - Level 1
Consult the Brochure! - Level 2

Acquire Essential French to Accompany your Children in School

Who's eligible?
Immigrants with permanent residence whose children are attending Francophone schools and daycares or in a school with a French second language immersion program

Objective:
To help immigrant parents acquire basic French skills in order to accompany their children in the francophone school system. The course will take place once or twice a week

Level 1: January 2022!
Level 2: February 2022!

Consult the Brochure! (Southeastern)
Consult the Brochure! (North Region)

Who's eligible?
Citizens and newcomers of New Brunswick

Personalized goal based on language level, work sector, and program intensity.

Online classes
Language coaching
Engaging , real-world activities
Conversation circles, workshops, and more
Online learning platform
Regular progress feedback

For more information, contact:
Southeastern: newcomers.southeast@gnb.ca
Chaleur: 506-548-4084
Miramichi: 1-833-998-2659
Northwestern: 506-735-2444
Acadian Peninsula: 506-726-2711
Restigouche: 506-759-6666

Consult the Brochure!

This program helps Internationally Trained Workers (ITW) improve their workplace communication skills and learn more about socio-cultural communication in their occupation. The program curricula will support ITW to explore viable options for work in the field for which they are trained or have experience.

Starting Soon!
Duration: 12-weeks
Target clientele: Internationally Trained Workers in Southeastern NB
Targeted Profession: Information Technology

For more information, contact: newcomers.southeast@gnb.ca

These FREE online workshops will help you improve your French second language skills.

* The CCNB Language Learning Centre reserves the right to change the dates or the times or to cancel any workshop.

FRENCH SECOND LANGUAGE	ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE
DÉVELOPPER UN RÉSEAU PROFESSIONNEL Part 1: June 13, 2022 – 6 pm to 7 pm Part 1: June 17, 2022 – 11:30am to 12:30pm Part 2: June 20, 2022 – 6 pm to 8 pm Part 2: June 24, 2022 – 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (Level: Advanced - NCLC 7+ / B1) Register Now!	BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK Part 1: June 14, 2022 – 6 pm to 7 pm Part 1: June 17, 2022 – 11 am to 12 pm Part 2: June 21, 2022 – 6 pm to 8 pm Part 2: June 23, 2022 – 8:30 am to 10:30 am (Level: Advanced - CLB 7+ / B1) Register Now!
IDENTIFIER ET RAPPORTER DES PROBLÈMES Part 1: June 27, 2022 – 6 pm to 7 pm Part 2: July 4, 2022 – 6 pm to 8 pm (Level: Beginner - NCLC 2+ / A1) Register Now!	YOU CAN COUNT ON ME! - NUMBERS Part 1: June 28, 2022 – 6pm to 7pm Part 2: July 5, 2022 – 6pm to 8pm Part 2: July 8, 2022 – 10am to 12pm (Level: Beginner - NCLC 2+ / A1) Register Now!
DÉCRIRE LES SYMPTÔMES MÉDICAUX ET LES MALADIES Part 1: July 11, 2022 – 6 pm to 7 pm Part 2: July 18, 2022 – 6 pm to 8 pm (Level: Beginner - NCLC 3+ / A2) Register Now!	DESCRIBING MEDICAL SYMPTOMES & ILLNESSES Part 1: July 12, 2022 – 6 pm to 7 pm Part 1: July 15, 2022 – 11 am to 12 pm Part 2: July 19, 2022 – 6 pm to 8 pm Part 2: July 22, 2022 – 10 am to 12 pm (Level: Beginner - CLB 3+ / A2) Register Now!
COMPÉTENCES TÉLÉPHONIQUES PROFESSIONNELLES Part 1: July 25, 2022 – 6 pm to 7 pm (Level: Beginner - NCLC 3+ / A2) Register Now!	PROFESSIONAL TELEPHONE SKILLS Part 1: July 26, 2022 – 6 pm to 7 pm Part 1: July 29, 2022 – 11 am to 12 pm Part 2: August 2, 2022 – 6 pm to 8 pm Part 2: August 5, 2022 – 10 am to 12 pm (Level: Beginner - CLB 3+ / A2) Register Now!
TRAITER LES PLAINTES DES CLIENTS Part 1: August 8, 2022 – 6 pm to 7 pm Part 2: August 15, 2022 – 6 pm to 8 pm (Level: Beginner - NCLC 3+ / A2) Register Now!	HANDLING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS Part 1: August 9, 2022 – 6 pm to 7 pm Part 1: August 12, 2022 – 11 am to 12 pm Part 2: August 15, 2022 – 6 pm to 8 pm Part 2: August 19, 2022 – 10 am to 12 pm (Level: Beginner - CLB 3+ / A2) Register Now!